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Nod commented on picture ID 202171.

Yes definitely a joro... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202167.

I think it is a black footed yellow sac spider in the genus Cheiracanthium... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202169.

It's definitely not a recluse. The eyes are wrong. I think it was a black footed yellow sac spider. They have a bad reputation as well. But modern research has shown them not to be dangerous to people... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202087.

It coood be a male Phiddipus princeps....just a guess though. I could be missing something...I find identifying jumping spiders difficult....especially in the genus Phiddipus https://bugguide.net/node/view/268302... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Crazy8 commented on picture ID 202161.

Thanks for identifying... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Crazy8 commented on picture ID 202161.

City is Tangent.... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202163.

Agree, likely recently laid eggs and die soon.... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202161.

Agree. OP typo, the city is Tigard.... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202159.

Agree, a little bark crab spider similar to the one I found.... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202163.

Likely Araneus diadematus...a cross spider... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202159.

It's not a wolf spider. It's a little crab spider in the family Thomisidae .....leg no 2 is really long and leg no 4 is really short...counting from the head https://bugguide.net/node/view/2367051/bgimage... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 202161.

She's an Orbweaver in genus Araneus, probably Araneus diadematus.... Discussion Thread

November 3, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202133.

My theory on that is that it is a light dusting of hair viewed from the top. https://uk.inaturalist.org/observations/67285716... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202157.

I agree.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202155.

I agree.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202153.

I agree.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202133.

The only odd thing I can see from the photo is that lateral band across the front of the abdomen.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202155.

Absolutely beautiful. I think it is a female wolf in the genus Tigrosa...it could be Tigrosa helluo https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/41479594... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202157.

It's a cross spider...Araneus diadematus...really nice picture... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202153.

I don't think so....its too delicate looking. And Joro spiders webs are strong and yellow. I think it's just a long bodied cellar spider https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/134467434... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202133.

My problem with it being a Steatoda is that it has a well defined folium and the head is quite large and pale also. But not sure what it is.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202129.

Nice, a giant house spider. About that time of season, many people will find these in their home. Eratigena atrica.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202133.

Neither am I familiar with Chilean species, but S.triangulosa is a pantropical spider.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202133.

The long very thin metatarsus and tarsus on the Hind leg caught my eye. I know some US Metepiera have that feature. And there seems to be a few different species present in Chile. But I don't know enough about Chilean spiders to know if there is a better match https://uk.inaturalist.org/observations/73785433... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202151.

There's a chance it is Eriophora ravilla https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/136588296... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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ThatOneWeirdGuy commented on picture ID 202151.

I meant "this one is"... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202133.

I am not getting a match with Metapeira, close though.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202147.

Agree.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202149.

I am inclined to agree.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 55969.

Oooh interesting. I hadn't heard of L mariana previously. I think you are right. Inaturalist has sightings of them on the southern Texas coast. Corpus Christi isn't that far up from those sightings.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202139.

Typo.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202139.

Thanks, I will make a note of that... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202149.

What a pretty little fellow....my guess is that it is a male canopy jumping spider Phiddipus otiosus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/238236402... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202139.

My guess is a particularly fat Steatoda grossa https://bugguide.net/node/view/1219501/bgimage... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 202139.

Synanthropic ....with man....and with an "a." :)... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 202139.

https://bugguide.net/node/view/48950 I think this is Steatoda albomaculata, it has more markings than S. triangulosa. I have Washington and Colorado memorized as states that have extra Steatoda species.... Discussion Thread

November 2, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202147.

There are a lot of similar looking spiders...I think this one may be Metaltella simoni ...its legs are relatively thin compared to the other contenders and it has a groove down the centre of its carapace https://bugguide.net/node/view/1902632/bgimage... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201584.

The diverging ventral bars and the more complex pattern of the white breast plate point toward Argiope trifasciata at this location.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201554.

the white breast plate along with hooked ventral bars (once described to me as two llamas looking at each other) identifies this as Argiope. The simple breast plate pattern points toward Argiope aurantia at this location.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202145.

It may be a male Amaurobius fenestralis or the very similar A similis https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaurobius_fenestralis... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201713.

Steatoda... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201806.

Agreed... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201858.

Genus Herennia – Coin Spider.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201860.

Genus Herennia - Coin Spider.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201866.

Steatoda cf triangulosa... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201880.

Family Thomisidae - Crab Spiders, Male... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201906.

Argiope... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201930.

Trichonephila clavata... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201932.

Agreed... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 202028.

Araneus diadematus - Cross Orbweaver correct?... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 202032.

agreed... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202099.

Definitely not a recluse. This is a wolf spider ...possibly in the genus Hogna or maybe a large male in the genus Tigrosa....i am not good at identifying wolf spiders to species.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201968.

the red patch, striping and spots are all consistent with Trichonephila clavata. This is an introduced Asian species that is exploding in population in Georgia and now up the east coast. Judging from the known asian distribution it will likely spread to the west as well.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202143.

I think it is a dark fishing spider...Dolomedes tenebrosus https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/194164199... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201966.

Subfamily Pachylinae. An Opiliones. There are 6 or more species in Peru. This is very similar to Acrographinotus ortizi. I think the palps are just made that way. Looking at the legs, all the tibias have a odd swollen appearance. Perhaps this is true of the palps as well.



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November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 202016.

Larinioides - Furrow Spiders. 1 simple ID key for some Larinioides, when present, a V on the prosoma pointing toward the abdomen and a V on the anterior abdomen pointing toward the prosoma... a V pointing to a V as seen here is consistent with some Larinioides.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 201944.

Larinioides - Furrow Spiders, Male... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202111.

With babies, even a harmless spider bite should be examined by a doctor, their immune system is not yet fully developed.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202111.

Very certain it is not a recluse. They have no visible hairs or patterns besides the fiddle.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202113.

I think it is an Emerald jumping spider...aka Golden jumping spider....Paraphidippus aurantius https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125994095... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202137.

I am.not sure either...but my guess would be a fishing spider in the genus Dolomedes Have a look at this one and see what you think https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/29245311... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202111.

I have no clue what this is either as its features are too bent out of shape. But I am very confident that it isn't a recluse. The pattern on the "head" and the hairy legs are totally wrong for a recluse.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202133.

There is also a chance that it is a little orb weaver in the genus Metapiera ..... https://uk.inaturalist.org/observations/5700948... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 55969.

At this location it appears L. mariana may be a possibility. The slight differences seen here (ref: L. mariana, Eberhard wiki examples) are a medial line visible from the point of the ventral V toward the prosoma. Also the V is positioned slightly closer to the spinnerets. The lateral folium collapses into oblique stripes toward the spinnerets. Taken together these point towa... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Samantha21 commented on picture ID 202111.

So you don’t believe it is a brown recluse? we had a few brown recluses and hired someone to take care of it. I have twin babies in my house so extra cautious.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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jessie444 commented on picture ID 202141.

Thank you so much! I’ll let him know and we’ll check in on his immune system!... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202131.

Many people here keep these for pets. They are quick if spooked making catching by hand a challenge, but very docile just crawling on your hands. Nice photos.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202133.

A triangulate cobweb spider. Quite harmless. Species Steatoda triangulosa - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202135.

A banded Argiope garden spider, nice photo. Species Argiope trifasciata - Banded Argiope - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202139.

This is a triangulate cobweb spider, one of those synenthropic spiders in many homes. They are no threat to humans or pets, even good to have around. Species Steatoda triangulosa - BugGuide.Net... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202141.

This is a male Laterodectus hesperus. Western black widow. Their venom is not toxic like the females, and I have foud them very reluctant to bite. Perhaps your father has a compromised immune system.... Discussion Thread

November 1, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202117.

I think this is a male wolf spider. I don't know which one it could be.....but there is a small chance it is in the genus Gladicosa https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaurobius_fenestralis... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202123.

I think it is a male in a different family to the other spider. My guess is that this Is one of the lace weavers in the genus Amaurobius ...Either A fenestralis or A similis.....2 very similar looking spiders. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaurobius_fenestralis... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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Zargon commented on picture ID 202131.

Many thanks. He was a beast. Loads of leg waving posturing. Scared me. Did what he intended to do and it worked!... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202131.

Fantastic photos. You really captured the fine details. Its a male house spider in the genus Eratigena...probably duellica or maybe atrica....its unlikely to be a hobo spider as they don't tend to have legs that are that hairy...... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202103.

Nice photo.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202105.

A very harmless spitting spider. They are only a threat to insects like roaches and other spiders like widows and recluse.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202109.

I don't think a goldenrod spider, certainly a close cousin flower crab spider.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202111.

Too badly mutelated for even a best guess. A harmless sort in any event.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202115.

Araneus diadematus, a cross orb weaver. This mama will die with onset of winter but those eggs will 0verwinter and hatch next spring. Maybe an offspring will be around next season.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202119.

I think this is Aglenopsis genus, a very close cousin.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202121.

A harmless funnel weaver, a grass spider, Agelenopsis genus.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202125.

Platycryptus undatus. Tan jumping spider.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202103.

Beautiful... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 202089.

Mangora... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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e16 commented on picture ID 202105.

ScytodesThis is a spitting spider. Possibly Scytodes globula Chilean Tiger Spider. They eat other spiders like the recluse (the violinist) and are not known to harm humans.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 202048.

Our first Black Widow photo submission for New Jersey, Happy Halloween!... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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TangledWeb commented on picture ID 202097.

I agree, the spiders in a ceiling corner that are really difficult to photograph are usually Cellar Spides in family Pholcidae https://bugguide.net/node/view/9608 They're totally harmless. When insects get into a house they tend to end up in the ceiling corners. I suspect that's a reason Cellar Spiders are successful at living with humans.... Discussion Thread

October 31, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202089.

It's an orb weaver all right....but it isn't in the genus Larinioides......my guess is that it could be Mangora placida ...but not at all sure https://bugguide.net/node/view/175092/bgpage Lovely picture... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202091.

I agree.... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202093.

Maybe a flattie or form of bark crab spider ???... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202097.

Not much to work with, a cellar spider perhaps.... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202091.

I think so.... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202093.

It doesn't look like a nursery web spider...its legs are quite crab like....if it is quite small it could be a running crab spider in the genus Philodromus https://bugguide.net/node/view/2240370/bgimage... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202095.

I don't think this is a wolf spider. It looks more like a male funnel weaving spider....maybe in the genus Coras or a close relative https://uk.inaturalist.org/observations/148248259... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202085.

Not at all sure but I think the eyes and mouth parts match a leaf curling sac spider in the genus Clubiona...the top 2 eyes are placed a good distance apart in the genus Clubiona.... https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/212501066... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202081.

I agree.... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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BugmanDan commented on picture ID 202079.

I agree.... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024
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Nod commented on picture ID 202079.

Nice picture....I can tell by the eyes and the markings that this us definitely not a recluse...it is a male wolf spider.....not sure what type of wolf it is...but I have a hunch it is a male Tigrosa annexa https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/122769542... Discussion Thread

October 30, 2024